Sunday's Key Play

Minor's Late Run Gives Dolphins Two-td Lead

October 25, 2004

THE SITUATION

The Dolphins had a 14-7 lead at the start of the fourth quarter and an opportunity to put away their opponent for the first time in seven games.

THE PLAY

The Dolphins lined up in a standard I-formation with Rob Konrad (44) as the blocking back and Travis Minor (28) as running back. Jay Fiedler (9) handed off to Minor as he went right to score on a 13-yard run and put the Dolphins up 21-7.

THE FALLOUT

Minor's touchdown gave the Dolphins an important two-touchdown lead, which was their biggest lead of the season to that point.

DOLPHINS QUOTE

"I think, as a unit, one of the things that has been killing us all year was ourselves. Our offensive line struggled at times a bit in pass protection, but we ran the ball soundly, and the defense played great as always." -- running back Sammy Morris

RAMS QUOTE

"It doesn't matter what the records are. Every team in this league is capable. A couple of years ago, Oakland came in undefeated, and we didn't have a win. We smacked them. That's just the way the league is." -- safety Adam Archuleta